A branch of medicine that treats people, using drugs and other physical methods, to change the way they act and feel.
Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
The medical specialty concerned with mental disorders, maladjustment, and abnormal behaviour. Some psychiatrists adhere strictly to the medical model, while others engage in psychotherapy and many use an eclectic approach.
The study, treatment and prevention of mental disorders, including the prescription of drugs, by a medical doctor who specializes in human behavior.
the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
the diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders
Study of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness
The recognition and treatment of diseases of emotions and the mind. Most mainstream psychiatrists today use one form or another of psychotherapy and/or psychiatric medications, such as antidepressants, antianxiety drugs or antipsychotics. All psychiatrists must first be licensed as M.D.s. See also ORTHOMOLECULAR PSYCHIATRY and CLINICAL ECOLOGY.
The branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the psyche.
A field of medicine concerned with physical and chemical interactions in the brain and how they affect mental and emotional processes.
Study and treatment of mental disorders by a physician specialist.
Diagnosis and treatment of mental or emotional conditions, including substance abuse.
The diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Psychiatrists are physicians who prescribe appropriate medication and do therapy to treat of a variety of conditions, from depression to schizophrenia.
A psychiatrist treats individuals with emotional or mental problems.
Mental, emotional and addictive disorders are treated. Disorders can include depression and substance abuse.
The medical specialty concerned with the origin, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. Physicians specializing in this field--psychiatrists--hold a medical degree and spend four years or more in approved residency training. They must be licensed by their state in order to practice. As physicians, psychiatrists are the only mental health professionals licensed to prescribe medication.
A branch of medical science that deals with causes, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders.
Psychiatry is the branch of medicine concerned with the study, treatment and prevention of mental illness. Some psychiatrists specialize further in the treatment of certain age groups or illnesses.
A branch of medicine concerned with mental illnesses.
This word comes from two other words. Psyche (meaning mind/soul) and iatreia (meaning cure). Psychiatry is a branch of medicine and psychiatrists treat people, using drugs and other physical methods, to change the way people act and feel.
the field of medicine that diagnoses and treats psychological disorders by using medical or psychological forms of therapy. (22)
Diagnose and treatment of mental and emotional disorders. Unlike psychologists, these specialists are medical doctors and can prescribe medications such as antidepressants. Some psychiatrists specialize in the care of children, adolescents or older people, or in the treatment of particular problems, including eating disorders or sexual abuse.
The medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis , and treatment of mental illness. See the entire definition of Psychiatry
A branch of medicine that deals with mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
The diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders, including depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, development disabilities, and sexual dysfunctions.
Psychiatry is a branch of medicine that studies and treats mental and emotional disorders, some of which are listed on the mental illness page. The term alienist is an old term for a psychiatrist.
Medical diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness.
Diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional conditions.
The medical science that deals with the origin, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of mental and emotional disorders.
Psychiatry is health care that deals with the study, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional health disorders.
The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental disorders.
A branch of medicine concerned with mental health and mental illness. See also psychiatrist, psychoanalyst.
Psychiatry is a medical specialty dealing with the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of mental illness. A MD or a DO can be a psychiatrist. Its primary goal is the relief of mental suffering associated with disorder and improvement of mental well-being.